Safety Manager - Manufacturing

Innophos; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

Annual incentive bonus

401k with match

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Parental Leave

Fitness membership reimbursement

Educational assistance

Job summary

Innophos in Illinois seeks a Senior HSE leader to design and implement safety programs, policies, training, and audits across a chemical manufacturing site. You will drive incident investigations, corrective actions, risk assessments, and safety culture initiatives with a hands-on leadership style.

Required: Bachelor’s in Health and Safety or related field, 10+ years in manufacturing HSE, strong OSHA knowledge; CSP preferred. Travel minimal, team of one safety professional to mentor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety or related technical discipline.
• Minimum 10 years in health and safety in manufacturing, preferably chemical or food.

Responsibilities

• Policy development, design, implementation and maintenance of health and safety procedures.
• Training and development for managers and employees on safety practices.
• Regulatory compliance with OSHA and recordkeeping, safety audits.
• Lead safety meetings and EHS training initiatives.
• Conduct risk assessments and identify corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Coordinate environmental programs with Corporate Environmental Department.
• Manage incident reporting and follow-up with relevant agencies.
• Oversee Workers' Compensation claims.
• Advocate for Process Safety Management (PSM) and employee participation.
• Perform job skills analysis and promote safety culture.
• Mentor and develop one safety professional.

Skills

Effective communication

OSHA knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Policy Development: Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures that comply with company, local, state, and federal regulations.


• Training & Development: Develop and execute training programs for managers and employees, focusing on workplace safety practices, fire prevention, and safe handling of chemicals and hazardous materials.


• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the site adheres to all OSHA regulations, including meticulous recordkeeping and safety audits.


• Safety Leadership: Lead weekly safety meetings and coordinate Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) training and communication initiatives.


• Risk Assessment: Conduct regular inspections to identify potential EHS risks, recommend corrective actions, and follow up on the implementation of these measures.


• Incident Investigation: Spearhead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for incidents, injuries, and near misses, driving actionable improvements to prevent future occurrences.


• Environmental Initiatives: Collaborate with the Corporate Environmental Department to facilitate robust environmental programs.


• Incident Reporting: Manage the reporting and follow-up of workplace incidents in coordination with relevant agencies.


• Workers' Compensation: Oversee site Workers Compensation claims to ensure timely and effective management.


• Process Safety Management (PSM): Champion the application of PSM practices, including Employee Participation, Mechanical Integrity, and Pre-Startup Safety Review.


• Job Analysis: Perform routine job skills analysis and task assessments to enhance safety measures.


• Safety Culture: Demonstrate and promote management's commitment to safety at all levels of the organization.


• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor one safety professional, fostering their growth and development.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related technical discipline is preferred.


• Experience: A minimum of 10 years in a health and safety role within a manufacturing environment, ideally in the chemical or food industry.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP) designation is preferred.


• Communication Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to effectively train and engage others.


• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of OSHA regulations and industrial chemical processes.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available


• Frequent plant field visits that require protective clothing & personal devices: Safety shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, earplugs, mask, goggles, insulated gloves, safety vest, harness, hair net, slicker suit, respiratory protection

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hire


• Annual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance


• Tax advantaged health savings and spending accounts


• 401k eligibility and company match up to 5% with immediate vesting


• Time off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick days


• Company provided Life and Disability Insurance


• Paid Parental Leave


• Fitness Membership Reimbursement Program


• Educational assistance program

The benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).

$110,000 - $163,000 a year